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Federal Government Issues Guidance to Insurers on Coverage of …

WebToday, the federal government issued guidance to insurers to remind them of their obligation to cover pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which are drugs that prevent …

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Victory for patients reiterated-Court makes it clear: Rule requiring

WebClarification Sought by U.S. Government Decided in Favor of Patient Groups. WASHINGTON (December 26, 2023) – The U.S. District Court for the District of …

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From the Office of Sen. Tina Smith: U.S. Senator Tina Smith & U.S

Web"The PrEP Access and Coverage Act” would help fill that void by providing grants to states, community-based organizations, community health centers, and others …

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Congressional bills introduced to expand access to PrEP

Web“We thank the leadership of Sen. Smith, Rep. Schiff, and their 53 colleagues in re-introducing the PrEP Access and Coverage Act,” commented Carl Schmid, …

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Now that copay assistance must count, government must stop …

WebHIV+Hep Releases Largest Public List of Employers Skirting ACA . Washington DC…In comments submitted on the 2025 Notice of Benefits and Payment …

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Biden administration takes on insurer abuses in prescription drug

WebCodifies that All Covered Drugs Must Count as Essential Health Benefits. Washington DC…The Biden administration has released a proposed rule that will govern …

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Patient Groups Explain to the Court Why Copay Assistance Ruling …

WebPatient groups, after successfully challenging the U.S. government’s rule allowing insurers to not count prescription drug copay assistance towards patient cost …

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HIV+Hep welcomes release of HIV national strategic plan

WebWashington DC… The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute applauds the release of the HIV National Strategic Plan: A Roadmap to E nd the Epidemic by the U.S. …

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Biden Budget Boosts Domestic HIV Funding & Proposes …

WebPresident Biden is proposing an increase of $377 million for the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative for a total of $850 million for efforts to end HIV by …

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Federal Government Refuses to Enforce Copay Assistance Court …

WebWill Also Issue Rule to Close Loophole for Large Group & Self-funded Plans. Washington DC…As part of the final 2025 Notice of Benefits and Payment Parameters …

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HIV+Hep welcomes first Hepatitis strategic plan that calls for

WebBiden Administration & Congress Now Must Provide Leadership & Funding Washington DC… The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute applauds the U.S. Department of …

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Government drops appeal in copay assistance case

[email protected]. (301) 801-9847. Download Press Release. “We are pleased that the government has withdrawn its appeal of our court victory for patients …

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Court strikes down HHS rule that allowed insurers to not count …

WebIn a major victory for patients who depend on prescription drugs, Judge John D. Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down a Trump …

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Amicus briefs filed in suit to end policy that prohibits copay

WebYesterday, 29 patient, provider, and consumer organizations representing a wide range of illnesses and health conditions filed an amicus brief in support of a case …

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U.S. government appeals drug copay assistance court ruling

WebWASHINGTON (November 28, 2023) – On September 29, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a clear ruling: It vacated the HHS Notice of Benefit and …

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HIV+Hep in the News

WebThe HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute has spotlighted the risk posed by the federal government’s refusal to enforce the court’s ruling against co-pay accumulators, …

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U.S. PrEP Cost Analysis

WebWe used the average program cost between the two sites included in the study: Chicago, Illinois, and the District of Columbia. Average costs were $1,797 per …

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